Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Grand Am.
The 1975 Pontiac Grand Am stands as an early entry in the model's lineage, though its specific body, platform, and engine details are not captured in the available complaint history, which spans from 1990 to 2005. Within that later window, the Grand Am's reliability record varied significantly, with a low of just 56 complaints in 1990 and a peak of 909 in 1999. This model year predates the documented range, meaning its reliability narrative is not directly illuminated by these later trends, but the data underscores that the Grand Am's ownership experience evolved considerably over time.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 217.3 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4167 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Grand Am of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Coupe 4.9L V8 | 11.00 sec | 18.10 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Remedy:
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.